HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
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Effective health systems management is essential for delivering quality, accessible, and sustainable healthcare services. This Health Systems Management short course is designed to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategic tools necessary to strengthen health systems and lead organizational transformation. Developed in collaboration with global and regional experts in healthcare leadership, policy, and finance, the course provides a comprehensive foundation in the key pillars of health systems, empowering participants to navigate organizational challenges, optimize resource use, and drive systemic improvements.
ICT Requirements
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Throughout the training program, various assessment techniques will be employed:
Pre-Test: Baseline knowledge assessment
Continuous Assessment: Online quizzes and short exercises; Participation in theoretical and practical sessions
Case Studies: Real-world scenarios for practical application
Self-Paced Learning Tests: Hosted on the LMS for additional practice
Post-Test: Comprehensive final evaluation
To qualify for a certificate of competence, candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 80% or above on the post-test administered at the end of the training.
This course is designed for healthcare professionals including medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, public health officers, hospital administrators, clinical officers, health economists, and allied health practitioners who are involved in health planning, policy development, service delivery, or leadership within health systems.
Delivery Mode: Blended learning, Online live sessions, LMS for self-paced content.
Training Fee: 40 USD (5,000 KSh)
This module introduces participants to the basic principles and frameworks of healthcare management. It explores the components of health systems, roles and functions of managers, organizational structures, and contemporary challenges in managing healthcare facilities.
This module offers a practical introduction to the key principles of accounting in healthcare settings. Participants will learn how to read, interpret, and apply basic financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
This module introduces participants to the core principles and models of healthcare finance. It explores public and private healthcare funding systems, budgeting processes, cost analysis, and strategies for resource optimization.
This module explores how individuals and teams behave in healthcare organizations and how leaders can influence this behavior for optimal performance. It focuses on leadership theories, organizational culture, team dynamics, and change management.
This module explores the intersection of health policy, law, and governance. It introduces policy formulation and implementation processes, analyzes the impact of health legislation on service delivery, and discusses ethical and legal responsibilities of healthcare professionals.
This module explores the fundamentals of human resources for health, including planning, recruitment, performance management, motivation, and staff development. It also addresses effective communication strategies for healthcare management.
This module provides an in-depth look at the role of health information systems in modern healthcare delivery. Participants will explore how data is collected, stored, analyzed, and used for decision-making and quality improvement.
This module introduces participants to key concepts and tools in strategic management and resource mobilization within the healthcare sector. It concludes with participant-led capstone project presentations, applying concepts learned throughout the course.
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